Ford Vehicle parts Advisor Apprentice (Leicester) SANDICLIFFE LIMITED

An exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work alongside fully qualified parts advisors to be fully trained in sourcing and supplying parts for light vehicles. You will be monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries and processing customer’s orders.

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Closing date: 02 Mar 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Occasional Saturdays TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Mar 2024

  • Date posted

    11 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000121657

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Safe storage of parts. Handling, storing and receiving stock, payments, procedures, identifying, sourcing and ordering parts
  • Monitoring and solving customer problems/enquiries and processing customer’s orders
  • The Parts Advisor Apprentice will be working with both customers and workshop staff, over the phone and face to face, using computerised stock management systems and parts identification programme - ECAT
  • A Parts Advisor Apprentice will support the dealership, improve sales and provide excellent customer service

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprentices will be working and will be trained within the dealership and an advisor will visit at least every 4 Weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

An Apprentice’s training includes:

  • Visiting the HFA academy
  • VRQ in the parts industry

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full time career within the automotive industry, with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within specific interests they may have, such as progressing through the dealership.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

No skills required

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Sandicliffe all began in 1948. We started out as a small garage and workshop where our founding members, Richard Woodhouse and Henry Barton, worked tireless hours to service and repair the cars of Stapleford. 70+ years later, Sandicliffe has expanded to an award-winning motor group, managed under the same family values as it was in 1948. Working at Sandicliffe means no two days are the same. If you think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic and extremely rewarding environment, browse through our list of current vacancies. Join our family of 700+ and find your drive with Sandicliffe. We are proud to be a family of 9 award-winning car dealerships offering you the very best of Ford, Nissan and Mazda. Our locations include Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough.

Employer

SANDICLIFFE LIMITED

Address

154 Welford Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 6BW

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Charlotte Steer

charlotte.steer@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service practitioner

Level 2 (GCSE)

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